GAMMA: Contenders 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Selenium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes to the ring accompanied by Phoenix. On his way into the ring it seems that Paul Phoenix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Phoenix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Phoenix
vs
Selenium

187 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
238 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Selenium!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selenium throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Selenium circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Paul Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix has a takedown stuffed.
Selenium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Selenium pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Selenium slaps away a takedown attempt from Phoenix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Selenium leaves Phoenix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selenium misses with a wild body shot.
Selenium misses with a straight left.
Phoenix throws and low kick but Selenium moves out of range easily.
Selenium throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix shoots for a takedown but Selenium saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Selenium swinging wilding here.
Selenium lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phoenix pulls guard successfully.

Phoenix is working an open guard so Selenium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.

Selenium tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.

Phoenix drags the fight down to the ground.
Selenium tries to stand but Phoenix is controlling from the bottom.

Selenium gets to his feet. Phoenix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Selenium pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Selenium is trying to drag Phoenix to the mat but Phoenix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Selenium tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Phoenix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phoenix won't allow Selenium to get back to his feet.
Selenium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selenium is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Selenium keeps moving.
Selenium wants to stand up but Phoenix is controlling him.
Phoenix trying to control but Selenium is working from the bottom.
Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selenium swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selenium is looking to stand up but Phoenix isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Selenium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
A combination from Phoenix does no damage.
Selenium throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Selenium throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Selenium. No joy for Phoenix on that attempt.
Selenium misses with a series of wild punches.
Selenium waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Selenium clinches.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Selenium is pressed up against the ropes. Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Selenium down to the mat. Selenium avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Selenium keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Selenium closes the distance looking to clinch

and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Selenium tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix prevents Selenium from breaking the clinch.
Phoenix stops a takedown attempt from Selenium.
Selenium managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selenium prevents a takedown attempt there.
Selenium is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix stops a takedown attempt from Selenium.
Selenium wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Selenium will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Phoenix clinches up with Selenium and pushes him back against the ropes.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Phoenix stalling in the clinch but Selenium improves position.
Selenium throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Selenium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Selenium is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
Selenium can't break the clinch.
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Selenium smiles and moves away.
Selenium lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Selenium closes the distance but Phoenix moves to the side

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Selenium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Selenium tries for a takedown. No joy.

Selenium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Selenium as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Selenium.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selenium misses with a hook to the body

and Phoenix counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Selenium is looking to stand up but Phoenix isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selenium can do anything to dispel that myth.
Selenium is breathing heavily.
Phoenix pushes down on Selenium's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Selenium is looking to get back to is feet but Phoenix passes into side control.
Selenium pushes Phoenix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Phoenix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Phoenix is chipping away with strikes.
Phoenix moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Phoenix trying to control the position but Selenium is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix tries for a kimura but Selenium is defending well.
Selenium wants to get back to his feet but Phoenix is dominant here and he's now got Selenium's back!
Phoenix struggling to keep hold of the position.

Phoenix is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Selenium looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Phoenix lands a shot to the head.
Selenium controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Phoenix has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Selenium has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Selenium is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Phoenix scores with punches and elbows.
Selenium holding both Phoenix 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Selenium is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Phoenix off. It looks like it's working - Phoenix slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Selenium displaying calm under pressure there.

Selenium gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Selenium kicks Phoenix off and gets to his feet.
Paul Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selenium throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.

Phoenix decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Selenium is trying to stand up here but Phoenix is controlling him well.
Phoenix working Selenium over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Phoenix decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Phoenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Selenium which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selenium thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Selenium checks it.
Phoenix clinches but Selenium breaks the clinch
and Selenium counters with a stiff right hand.
Selenium leaves Phoenix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Selenium swinging wilding here.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Selenium swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Phoenix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Selenium!
Selenium squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phoenix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selenium is looking to escape.
Selenium wants to try and get back to his feet.
Phoenix can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selenium is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Selenium that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phoenix with good strikes from the mount here!
Selenium is trying to stand but he's just given Phoenix his back.

Selenium is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Phoenix gets his way!

Phoenix seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Selenium's chin but Selenium turns very nicely into Phoenix's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Selenium.

Selenium gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Selenium lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Selenium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selenium is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Selenium has his back to the ropes.
Phoenix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Selenium's efforts to push away.
Selenium stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Selenium's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Selenium doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
Jorge Selenium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Selenium moves into the clinch successfully.
Selenium tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phoenix tries to score a body lock takedown but Selenium shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selenium's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Selenium as he avoids it easily.
Selenium misses with a combination

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Selenium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Selenium has Phoenix pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Phoenix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Selenium swivels and escapes.
Selenium wants to clinch

and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.

Selenium breaks from the clinch.

Phoenix rushes Selenium and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Selenium lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Selenium.
Selenium throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix shoots in but Selenium avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Selenium has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
Phoenix trying to stall but Selenium improves his position.
Selenium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the ropes.
Selenium has had enough of the clinch but Phoenix keeps him there for the moment.
Phoenix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selenium gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Selenium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Selenium.
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Selenium closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Phoenix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selenium wants to get back to his feet.
Selenium tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phoenix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Phoenix!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drunk
vs
Christ

180 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

197 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Drunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drunk scores a takedown into full mount!
Christ is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Christ really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drunk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drunk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drunk tries to control but Christ wriggling away.
Drunk controlling from the full mount.

Drunk wants to finish this one by submission but Christ is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drunk.
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Drunk is working for a guillotine from mount but Christ frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drunk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drunk landing shots from mount.
Christ is trying to escape the mount.
Christ is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Christ is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drunk goes for an armbar but Christ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christ.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Drunk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christ won't allow Drunk to get back to his feet.

Drunk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Drunk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drunk is breathing heavily.

Drunk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drunk keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Christ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Drunk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Drunk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drunk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Christ drops back looking for a leg! Drunk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drunk manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into Drunk's guard.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Drunk has wrist control.
Christ trying to control but Drunk is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ fails with the takedown

and Drunk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drunk lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Drunk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Christ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Drunk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Drunk drives through with a takedown into guard.

Drunk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Drunk drops back looking for a leg! Christ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Christ manages to kick Drunk off! Drunk jumps back into Christ's guard.
Drunk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drunk advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ground and pound from Drunk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ struggling a bit here.
Christ gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Christ is squirming around, avoiding Drunk's attempts to control the action.
Christ wants to control but Drunk is having none of it.

Drunk looking to secure an arm triangle but Christ defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drunk working for a guillotine from mount but Christ is in no mood to give up.
Drunk trying to control but Christ is having none of it.

Drunk has control of Christ's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Christ regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drunk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drunk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Christ turns into him and now he's in Drunk's guard.

Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drunk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Drunk's legs - danger averted.
Christ wants to control from the top but Drunk keeps moving.
Christ postures up in Drunk's guard and throws a big left but Drunk blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Drunk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ trying to control but Drunk is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ thows a big elbow that misses.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Drunk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Drunk working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily.

Christ gets to his feet. Drunk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Drunk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drunk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ shoots and misses

and Drunk counters by clinching up.
Drunk can't get the takedown.
Christ tries to pull guard but Drunk won't allow it.

Christ pulls Drunk into guard.
Drunk preventing the sweep.
Drunk trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Christ is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drunk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunk wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ looks to land a combination but Drunk avoids it well.

Drunk clinches up with Christ and pushes him back against the ropes.
Christ has had enough of the clinch but Drunk keeps him there for the moment.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christ is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Drunk decides to pull guard.

Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christ wants to control from the top but Drunk keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Drunk pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.

Drunk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christ looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Drunk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drunk lands some shots froms side control.

Drunk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Drunk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christ, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drunk wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Christ wants to control but Drunk postures up.
Christ is trying to get back to half guard.
Drunk staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drunk lands a few punches from side control.
The Drunk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drunk scoring with punches and elbows.
Drunk trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ is trying to escape the position but Drunk is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Drunk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drunk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Drunk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodfe Lamperbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wallus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Wallus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lamperbo
vs
Wallus

179 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodfe Lamperbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wallus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamperbo tries to clinch but Wallus moves out of range.
Wallus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallus keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamperbo tries to clinch but Wallus is having none of it.
Wallus tries to land a leg kick but Lamperbo saw it coming and moves away.
Wallus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lamperbo if he has to take too many more of those.
Lamperbo tries to clinch up.
Lamperbo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamperbo avoids the head kick by Wallus.
Wallus connects with a solid leg kick.
Wallus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamperbo checks the leg kick.
Rodfe Lamperbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Lamperbo misses
and Wallus counters with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallus.
Lamperbo is breathing heavily.

Lamperbo darts in and clinches Wallus up against the ropes.
Lamperbo tries a knee to the head but Wallus blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wallus.
Lamperbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallus lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Wallus.

Wallus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallus scores with a leg kick.
Wallus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Rodfe Lamperbo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallus, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallus.
Wallus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lamperbo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallus throws a leg kick which misses Lamperbo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamperbo tries to avoid it.
Wallus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamperbo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wallus! Lamperbo is out on his feet! Wallus rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lamperbo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lamperbo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Wallus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Mcarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock McEwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcarthy's entrance music is Road to Paradise. A fine choice. Jock McEwan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Mcarthy
vs
McEwan

180 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
24
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Mcarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock McEwan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McEwan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McEwan.

It looks like Jock McEwan has been cut.

Mcarthy drops McEwan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McEwan looks back up at him and smiles so Mcarthy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

McEwan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mcarthy throws an absolute beast of a head kick! McEwan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Mcarthy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Blanco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Schalk
vs
Blanco

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Schalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schalk keeps the fight on the outside.

Blanco clinches.
Schalk is trying to force a seperation but Blanco has the dominant position.

Blanco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Schalk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schalk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanco stays in close to Schalk's body and controls the position.
Blanco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Schalk looking for subs off his back but Blanco has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blanco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schalk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schalk pushes Blanco off looking to stand but Blanco dives back in and keeps control.
Blanco is taking a breather. Schalk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blanco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schalk defending well though.
Blanco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schalk keeps working.
Schalk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blanco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schalk is keeping the position for now.

Schalk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanco defends well.
Blanco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schalk wants to stand and escape but Blanco is having none of it.
Blanco trying to control but Schalk is working from the bottom.
Blanco controlling from the top position.
Schalk wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanco trying to control but Schalk is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schalk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schalk leaves Blanco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schalk connects with a high kick.
Schalk's corner calls for a 1-2. Schalk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schalk cracks Blanco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Blanco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schalk lands a high kick!

It looks like Jackson Blanco has been cut.
Blanco looks gassed!
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Schalk shows good takedown defense.
Travis Schalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Blanco.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schalk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blanco's calf.
Schalk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schalk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Travis Schalk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schalk throws a head kick that Blanco semi-blocks.
Schalk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blanco will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schalk.
Schalk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schalk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schalk connects with a solid leg kick.
Schalk delivers a nice body kick.
Schalk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schalk lands a high kick!

Blanco gets the takedown into side control.
Blanco in side control, throwing shots but Schalk defends.
Schalk trying to remain calm as Blanco controls from the top position.
Schalk regains half guard there - taking advantage of Blanco's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Schalk wants to get back to his feet.
Blanco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blanco trying to control the action but Schalk is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is taking a breather. Schalk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Schalk looking for submissions off his back.
Schalk wants to get back to full guard.
Blanco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I looks like Blanco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Schalk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Blanco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schalk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanco's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schalk.
Schalk connects with a solid leg kick.
Blanco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schalk. That one must have hurt.
Schalk lands with a shot to the body.
Travis Schalk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schalk. Schalk obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schalk.
Schalk connects with a high kick.
Schalk throws a leg kick which misses Blanco's front leg but catches the back leg as Blanco tries to avoid it.
Blanco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schalk lands a head kick. Blanco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schalk throws a combination. Blanco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Blanco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schalk is trying desperately to improve position.
Schalk tries to hold on but Blanco postures up.
Schalk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blanco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco lands a heavy elbow.
Blanco looking to control but Schalk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blanco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blanco tries to control but Schalk wriggling away.
Schalk tries to lock up and control but Blanco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schalk taking shots to the head.
Blanco wants to control the pace but Schalk is squirming around nicely.
Schalk is trying to escape the mount.
Blanco wants to control the pace but Schalk is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schalk trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blanco lands a heavy elbow.
Blanco with a couple of short strikes.
Blanco is landing with some decent strikes but Schalk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schalk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Blanco seems content to control.
Blanco lands with a punch from half guard.
Schalk is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Blanco there.
Blanco trying to control from half guard but Schalk is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schalk lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schalk.
Schalk keeps Blanco at a distance using the push kick.
Schalk works Blanco's body with a nice hook.
Blanco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schalk. Schalk obviously looking to wear him down.

Blanco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schalk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanco.
Blanco trying to control but Schalk is working from the bottom.
Blanco won't allow Schalk to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schalk is proving hard to escape from.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Schalk keeps moving.

Schalk is looking for a triangle but Blanco pushes his legs off easily.
Blanco trying to control but Schalk is working from the bottom.

Schalk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Blanco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schalk was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blanco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Schalk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Blanco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick from Schalk lands but Blanco takes it in his stride.
Schalk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schalk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schalk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blanco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schalk throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Schalk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blanco dives in and grabs Schalk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schalk pushes down on Blanco's head and hops out.
Blanco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blanco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schalk swivels and escapes.
Travis Schalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schalk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Blanco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schalk seems a little lost for a moment, as Blanco dominates the positioning.
Schalk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blanco's best efforts.

Schalk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schalk tries to roll over but Blanco keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schalk trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Blanco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schalk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blanco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blanco uses his free foot to push down on Schalk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schalk.
Blanco looking to control but Schalk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blanco content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blanco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Schalk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Schalk can't escape the position.
Blanco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blanco wants to control the pace but Schalk is squirming around nicely.
Schalk working to try and regain half guard.
Blanco lands a big shot there that rocks Schalk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco landing strikes from the mount.
Blanco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blanco dominating with strikes here.
Schalk is trying to stand up.
Blanco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blanco unloading with bombs!
Blanco tries to control but Schalk wriggling away.
Schalk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blanco lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blanco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blanco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blanco looking to control but Schalk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blanco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blanco trying to control but Schalk is having none of it.
Schalk is desperately trying to improve his position but Blanco has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Blanco is working for a guillotine from mount but Schalk frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Blanco.
I think Schalk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Schalk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sobral
vs
Rain

180 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

182 cm
22
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sydney Rain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Sobral throws a right hand that Rain ducks under and follows up with a left that Rain also avoids with ease.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.

Rain gets a takedown into half guard.

Rain stands up out of the half guard.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rain.

Rain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobral is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rain is looking to take a break and control but Sobral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral struggling a bit here.

Rain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobral, who protects the arm well.
Sobral is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rain is controlling him well.
Sobral has one of Rain's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rain stalling away here and it's allowed Sobral to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rain looks gassed!
Rain preventing the sweep.

Sobral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sobral is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rain, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobral is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rain.
Sobral wants to control but Rain is keeping him busy.

Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sobral has an Americana. Rain didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sobral is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sobral hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jason Sobral!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Junior told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Martins
vs
Junior

180 cm
21
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

174 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipe Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Junior drops Martins with a beautiful combination! Martins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Junior is looking for the KO!

It looks like Filipe Martins has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Junior dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Hera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that BJ Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily BJ Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gracie
vs
Hera

177 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Hera!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Hera.
Hera lands a nice shot to the body.
Hera misses with a low kick.
Hera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gracie feints and as Hera raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hera working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hera wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Hera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hera looking to control.
Gracie throws a strike but Hera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Hera defends easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Hera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.

Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hera escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hera's best efforts.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hera has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hera trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hera postures up.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Hera from standing up.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Hera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hera manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Gracie is looking to clinch but Hera is avoiding it.
Hera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hera with a nice cross.
Hera checks a leg kick nicely.
Hera lands a two punch combo.
Hera lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hera is trying to control but can't.
Hera gets full guard.
Hera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hera wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Hera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie pushes down on Hera's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying to control. Hera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hera is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Gracie!